As your drive through your town, the signs of construction are unmistakable. Temporary fencing appearing seemingly overnight can hide many secrets. While some of these new construction projects may be new condominiums, strip malls, and restaurants, an increasing amount of these construction projects are healthcare related. Why on earth is there such a demand for […]
It’s always satisfying to see a commercial construction literally get off the ground before your very eyes. Whether it’s building a new headquarters for an Oklahoma business or Tulsa residential buildings, there’s nothing quite like seeing a construction site go from absolutely nothing to a completed structure. Now you don’t need to be on the […]
Every year, Oklahoma Magazine puts out a special series entitled “40 Under 40” that seeks to highlight Oklahoma professionals under the age of 40 who are leading the way in business and organizational work. In this year’s issue, our own Lee Timmons, Director of Human Resources for Cowen Construction was chosen. The following was included:
Lee […]
So, your business is growing and you’re in need of a new space. Congratulations! This is a very exciting time, but it also comes with many decisions. Among these decisions is deciding to either build a new commercial space for your business or to buy and potentially remodel an existing space. There is no wrong […]
We’re very excited to announce that Cowen Construction has received not one, but two “Best of the Best” Build Oklahoma Awards. These awards are presented by the Associated General Contractors of Oklahoma for the best commercial-industrial building projects. Several nominations were considered by an independent panel of judges. Some of the factors the judges took […]
Your church or religious congregation is quickly expanding and growing out of your current space. While this is an exciting time, church construction projects can be stressful for all of those involved…but they don’t have to be. Unless you have experience in church construction from within the congregation, you’re likely to overlook a few details. […]
One of the most fascinating aspects of bank construction is bank vaults. The sight of a bank vault is a daunting one for most people. While most of us will only see the bank vault door, that massive disc of thick, shiny steel with an array of knobs and levers is the embodiment of security. […]
On the first of March 2019, ground was broken on a new development of upscale apartments in Tulsa’s Pearl District. The development of apartments known as the Village Flats, will be located at 703 South Owasso Ave near Centennial Park. The complex will feature all-new studio, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments. The Village Flats […]
New builds, whether they are commercial structures or residential houses, can be very stressful for those looking to expand their business or put down roots. In order to reduce the stress and increase the ease of communication on projects, there is a service style that combines vision with the action — a process called design-build […]
You’ve probably heard of the expression, “That will go over like a lead balloon.” Even though the rock band Led Zeppelin flipped the saying on its head, the expression is typically used to describe something that is destined for failure. Well, have you heard the one about the concrete canoe? That could be because, for […]
